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A NOTE FROM RANDAL It's Hot Here In Virginia Problems With Our Email List Provider This Issues Funny Story

***************** A NOTE FROM RANDAL It sure is hot here in Virginia and I imagine it's where you are too. I have been out working in the yard and realized how draining the sun can be on you. I made a point to mention electrolytes in the "Health Related Tip" portion of the newsletter. As I have worked with various clients I have found most people don't consider the need to replenish what is sweated out. Please mention this to people you know to help them avoid the consequences of what too much heat does to the electrolyte balance.

Last issue we had a major problem with our email list provider. It seems they wanted to attach some advertisements to our newsletters that we couldn't agree with. It seems not everyone got the bad advertisements. However, I contacted Yahoo and ask them to not use those kinds of ads. They informed me that they had no control over what ads are attached to the newsletters that are sent out. Needless to say, we have parted our ways. We now are hosting our own lists on a very secure server that no one can look at but Donna and I. This has taken a great deal of time getting our lists off Yahoo's servers. However, we have sent out 3 out of 5 lists without any problems.

Lastly, I have thoroughly enjoyed this issues funny story. I can just imagine that scene so vividly. Hope you enjoy it also. Thanks so much for your continued support and encouragement.

Until next time,

Randal

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NUTRIENTS FOR BRAIN HEALTH Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS "Of all the things I have lost, its my mind that I miss the most." Can you relate to this expression? If so, you are not alone. America's increasing proportion of older people has resulted in a rising prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In 1986, healthcare costs were estimated at more than $50 billion per year for dementia and associated diseases. If you are concerned about your risk of nerve degeneration, don't despair. There are plenty of ways to combat age-associated memory loss, without side effects.... In fact, you can even improve cognitive function with the right supplements and a proper diet. In addition, if you have a family history of Alzheimer's, you can greatly decrease your risk of brain degeneration if you follow the simple guidelines listed below.

Phosphatidyl Serine If you can pronounce it, you're already ahead of the game. Phosphatidyl Serine (PS) is a phospholipid that is present in every cell membrane in the body, though it is most prevalent in brain tissue. PS is present in trace amounts in foods, but to obtain optimal amounts through the diet, you would have to actually eat animal brains. Supplementation is therefore ideal for obtaining PS, since commercially available PS is synthetically derived, and free of all animal products.

What is the role of PS in the body? PS is like the superintendent of the brain; it is actively involved in the repair and maintenance of each cell's structure in the body and the nervous system. Its benefits include memory improvement, improved learning, alleviation of Alzheimer's symptoms and early dementia, greater attention span, mood enhancement, fighting depression, and combating stress. PS readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and shuttles glucose to the nerve cells so they are well fed and energized. It works rapidly, too; studies have shown PS to be effective within 30 minutes of oral administration. I use PS for my patients with age-associated memory decline, Alzheimer's, brain injuries, attention deficit disorder, or for those who simply want to enhance their mental power. The therapeutic dose of PS is 300 to 500 milligrams per day, and the memory-enhancing effects of PS can last for up to a month after supplementation is discontinued. Note that PS should be avoided while using prescription anti-coagulants such as Coumadin or Heparin. More ...

WHAT'S COMING TO DINNER? Like it or not, genetically altered crops in markets By Mike Toner Atlanta Journal-Constitution Staff Writer

It is an ordinary supermarket with ordinary food -- a shopper's bounty of cereals, canned foods and condiments. But Andrew Stocklinski -- Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry, former professor at the University of Georgia, former researcher for a major drug company and a self-made organic farmer -- is no ordinary shopper. More ...

http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/news/0502/19biofoods.html

WHAT'S FOR DINNER? MUTANT SALMON A transgenic version of the North Atlantic salmon is the first genetically engineered animal up for review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use as food. The fish looks more or less like its natural cousin, but it grows seven times faster and is. Scientists achieved those characteristics by including genes from Chinook salmon and ocean pout fish. Aqua Bounty Farms, of Waltham, Mass., hopes to farm and market the Frankensalmon, but environmentalists fear mutant salmon could escape and disrupt the already-threatened wild population. The fish is likely to join the ranks of cows with bovine growth hormone and genetically modified corn and soybeans as watershed species in the battle over bioengineered foods. Maryland and Oregon already have laws regulating transgenic fish, and Alaska and California are considering outright bans. Read more details:

***************** FEATURED PRODUCTS People of all shapes and sizes have it - unsightly fat deposits that cause the skin around the thighs, hips, buttocks and upper arms to appear much like cottage cheese.

As people age, tissues in certain parts of the body age too. The level of microcirculation in these areas affects fatty tissue while blood- and lymphatic-vessel walls become more permeable with age. These vessels release fluid into surrounding tissues. This limits the amount of oxygen being carried to the tissues and reduces the level of drainage. This can cause puckering and stretch marks as fat cells accumulate.

Nature's Sunshines Cellu-Smooth with Coleus offers help for millions of people who seek it. http://www.theherbsplace.com/Cellu_Smooth_with_Coleus_p_177.html

WHAT SHOULD I TAKE IN THIS HEAT? When your out in the heat of the day it's very important you realize that you need to replace your electrolytes. What are electrolytes? Potassium and Sodium. Normally, its necessary to replace more Potassium than Sodium. This can help to prevent exhaustion, poor cognitive function and cramping muscles.

Athletes have been doing this for years. It's just as important for us to replenish our electrolytes after being out in the sun. Eating vegetables and/or fruits high in Potassium can help. Here is a list of vegetables and fruits high in Potassium, in order of what percentage of the item contains Potassium:

ALTERNATIVE NATURE HERBAL Herbal, Botanical, Wild Flower and Nature Links Hundreds of Herbal and related links, organized so you can find the information you need. Links are checked often to make sure they are working.

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